FM - D Ave over N Pierson Creek
FairCherokee County, Iowa · 090422702 · Structure no. 000000000107700
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 679
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM - D Ave over N Pierson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FM - D Ave over N Pierson Creek in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 679 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM - D Ave over N Pierson Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM - D Ave over N Pierson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does FM - D Ave over N Pierson Creek carry?
About 679 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is FM - D Ave over N Pierson Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns FM - D Ave over N Pierson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.